Elizabeth M. Doyle

HOLDEN – Elizabeth M. (Sasse) Doyle, 85, died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, at Knollwood Nursing Center in West Boylston. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Ernest of Cologne, Germany, and Mary (Matheson) Sasse of Grand Rapids, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Growing up in Worcester, Edward and Mary Anderson were a very special part of Elizabeth’s life. She graduated from Commerce High School in Worcester and was a member of Chaffin Congregational Church in Holden for many years. She enjoyed gardening, animals, sewing and spending time with family.

She leaves her husband of 62 years, Howard J. Doyle; two daughters, Maureen E. LaVigne of West Boylston and Laurie A. Smith and her husband Gregory of Jefferson; two brothers, Hubert Sasse of Cape Cod and Florida and Donald Sasse of North Carolina; five granddaughters, Andrea LaVigne, Brieana Tascione, Janelle Woodfall, Caitlin Smith and Alexandra LaVigne; two great-granddaughters, Ashley LaVigne and Reagan Woodfall; and several nephews and nieces. Two sisters, Marilyn Nideur and Eileen Allen, predeceased her.

Funeral services are private. Flowers may be sent or memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Shelter, Inc., 17 Laurelwood Road, Sterling, MA 01564. Miles Funeral Home, Holden, is directing arrangements. (milesfuneralhome.com)